The Tallapoosa County Commission held its regularly scheduled meeting June 11, 2012 at the courthouse in Dadeville, Alabama at 9:00 a.m.

Chairman Shaw called the meeting to order.

Blake Beck gave the invocation.

Chairman Shaw led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Shaw called roll. All Commissioners were present.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to add an executive session to the agenda for the purpose of discussing an economic development opportunity. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Public Comments from Citizens

Emily Woodruff addressed the Commission concerning office space at the annex. Ms. Woodruff is a Court Referral Office who privately contracts with the Alabama Office of Courts. She requested that the Commission consider providing her with a larger space. The Commission took the request under advisement.

Public Comments from Officials

Joe Windle, Superintendent Elect of the Tallapoosa County Board of Education addressed the Commission concerning the Board of Education’s need for additional office space. He presented a summary of three options considered viable by the Board of Education. The Commission advised that they would consider his proposal and get back with him at a later date.

Consent Agenda

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2012 meeting. Commissioner Holt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. See attachment.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 29, 2012 special called meeting. Commissioner Holt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. See attachment.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the warrants and purchase orders. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. See attachment.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to approve the indigent burial of Annie Lee Hill. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. See attachment.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve insolvents and litigations. Commissioner Holt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. See attachment.

Commissioner Tapley made a motion to approve errors and insolvents. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. See attachment.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to approve the 2012-2013 county road priority list. Commissioner Coley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. See attachment

Commissioner Coley made a motion to table a resolution to pursue litigation regarding the Town of New Site. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Executive Session

Commissioner Coley made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss an economic development opportunity. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to exit executive session and reconvene the regular session. Commissioner Holt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Old Business

Commissioner Thweatt made a motion to table the approval of the Still Waters Site Hotel plat until the next meeting giving the SWRA an opportunity to address the Commission concerning the matter. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. See attachment.

New Business

Commissioner Coley made a motion to not participate in the severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to not participate in the back to school sales tax holiday. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Discussion Items

David Moore addressed the Commission concerning a request by Mike Mitchell to purchase a piece property the Commission owns adjacent to his land. The commission advised Mr. Moore to determine the fair market value of the property and bring it back before the Commission.

Announcements

Commissioner Coley made a motion to recess the meeting. Commissioner Tapley seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

The meeting was reconvened June 18th, 2012 at 9:00a.m.

Chairman Shaw called the meeting to order.

Blake Beck gave the invocation.

Chairman Shaw led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chairman Shaw called roll. All Commissioners were present.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to add an executive session to the agenda for the purpose of discussing an economic development opportunity. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Executive Session

Commissioner Coley made a motion to enter executive session to discuss an economic development opportunity. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to exit executive session and reconvene the regular session. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to authorize the Chairman to submit a proposal for economic incentives to a prospective company. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. Commissioners Coley, Shaw, and Thweatt voted yes. Commissioners Tapley and Holt voted no. The motion passed with a majority.

Commissioner Coley made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Thweatt seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.